Closing Date:
Until Filled POSITION GOAL(S):
The Long-Term Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing classroom coverage for a teacher/counselor who is absent for an extended period of time. The long-term substitute works the regular hours of the absent classroom teacher/ counselor during his/her absence. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of the District curriculum and goals in an effective manner, ensuring a safe classroom environment, proper classroom management, and maintaining reasonable rules of conduct encouraging self-discipline and responsibility. Serves as a positive role model for students, demonstrating professionalism that includes a positive attitude, positive and respectful communication, and professional appearance.
JOB DUTIES / RESPONSABILITIES:
1. Arrives at the building (according to the school work day/hours) with enough time to check in, review substitute plans, and be prepared for the day when the students entered the classroom
2. Deliver lesson plans as instructed by the regular classroom teacher and/or school administrators, including taking daily attendance.
3. Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students within the assigned classroom and appropriately respond to all emergency situations following all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, equipment, material, and facilities.
4. Maintains a professional and positive rapport with all students, staff, administration and others.
5. Maintains order and discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning.
6. Clearly communicates expectations and adapts to individual learning needs, providing individual ad small group instruction.
7. Strive to implement assistive technology in instruction and meet individual student needs
8. Actively participate in professional development sessions
9. Performs other related duties as assigned.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The Long-Term Substitute will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or appropriate administrator.
EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:
1. Experience working with students is a plus
2. Must be detail-oriented and able to follow written and verbal instructions.
3. Ability to read, analyze and interpret lesson plans, technical procedures and textbooks
4. Experience with technology equipment
EDUCATION:
Applicants must hold at least one of the following licenses through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE):
1. Professional Educator License (PEL)
2. Substitute License (SUB)
PAY RATE / BENEFITS:
1. The daily rate for this position is $256.68 (effective after 15 days of continuous employment in the same assignment; retroactive to 1st day of assignment).
2. Acrued 1 sick day after working 30 consecutive days under the same assignment
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. No contract
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. Applicants will be reviewed by the building hiring Administrator
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical demands include positioning to lift (should be able to lift or move up to 10 pounds to waist high).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.